How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Martinez Detention Facility runs visits in scheduled blocks posted on the facility's visiting page—check that schedule before you travel. You must register and be admitted no later than 30 minutes before a block ends, and registration opens shortly before each block starts. Up to four visitors can see an inmate at one time. Social visits are scheduled only by the inmate, not by outside visitors. Visits can be restricted or suspended by order of the Facility Commander or through formal disciplinary action, and visitors may be excluded for prior misconduct. The Office of the Sheriff may video-record visiting areas (except for confidential attorney consultations), so follow posted rules and staff directions during your visit.
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Visiting hours are offered in scheduled visiting blocks with specific days and times listed on Martinez Detention Facility’s visiting page. Check that page before you go to confirm the current block schedule.
An inmate may have up to four visitors at one time. All visitors must be scheduled and follow the registration rules for the visiting block.
Social visits are scheduled only by the inmate, not by outside visitors. For the current process and any local instructions, check the facility’s visiting page.
Yes. Visitors may be excluded for prior misconduct, and visiting privileges may be suspended by order of the Facility Commander. Violations of visiting laws, regulations, or procedures can lead to termination, suspension, restriction, revocation, arrest, or denial of visiting.
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